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Old Colony YMCA Triathlon - TriathlonOlympic
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Comments: I was really happy with my swim. My goal to stay relaxed and expend as little energy as possible. I did little to no kicking, took really long strokes and sighted pretty well. The whole swim went smooth with very little contact. What would you do differently?: I definately need to up my swim training. I would like to be able to race this portion of the race rather than just surviving it.  Transition 1
Comments: No problems here. It was a fairly tricky run to the road but managed to not trip on any roots.  Bike
Comments: The bike was a four loop course on really flat roads. I promised myself I would go easy and never push the pace. I stayed in the aerobars the entire time and was doing a good job just spinning away. About 3/4's of the way through the third loop, the leaders of the race caught (I imagine Jorge was there but I have not met him yet). They weren't going that much faster than me so I stayed with them until they turned into the finish and I went off on my fourth loop. Last loop was pretty uneventful but I went a bit faster than the first three. What would you do differently?: It was my game plan to ride conservatively but I might have been a little too conservative. I probably could have pushed harder without much effect on my run but this race was about getting used to the distance so I am fine with that. Transition 2
What would you do differently?: Nothing  Run
Comments: It was really hot by the beginning of the run and I do not do well in the heat. My legs were feeling pretty good but I was just really hot. I started off well and picked off about 15 people in the first two miles. However, I think it was around mile 4 (I didn't see any mile marker) were there were some strecthes in the sun and I really started to fade. A couple of people passed me at this point but I was just out of gas. When we got back into the shade, I could pick up the pace but I was pretty spent and was just looking for the run to be over. What would you do differently?: First time at this distance so I just need a little adaption to the 6 mile run at the end. A few more bricks will help along with it not being 90 degrees. Post race
Warm down: I was so hot I just sought out shade and drank some water. What limited your ability to perform faster: Heat and inexperience at this distance...not much I can do about the heat. Event comments: This was a very well run race (as are most Firm races) and a fun course. Their description of a flat and fast course is spot on. I am very happy with my results and as usual I walk away with a whole bunch of things to work on. This was an experiment race before Cranberry and I think I got out of it exactly what I wanted. Last updated: 2006-07-17 12:00 AM
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 2006-07-17 8:52 AM |
Expert 842   |  Subject: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon |
| 2006-07-17 9:28 AM in reply to: #484447 |
Coach 10487  Boston, MA | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon Good job Mark! the heat made the race very challenging, but certainly it was flat, fast and fun. I think you did a great job and it will be a great race prep for Cranberry. I hope we could have met but I gota ride with a friend and he didn't want to wait for the prices ceremony and I evenmissed my 3rd place price CONGRATS, you did aowesome in particular since you are now in the most challeging AG |
| 2006-07-17 9:29 AM in reply to: #484447 |
Expert 755 | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon Mark, Those are just great numbers. I love the fact that u had a tough run doing low 7's in mid 90's heat! That is just impressive as hell. Enjoy your recovery and I am happy to swim in the lake with you as much as you want. The best part is that you have a personal parking spot at my place. Once again, really great numbers nice work in brutal conditions. Seth |
| 2006-07-17 10:24 AM in reply to: #484447 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon Mark one heck of a Oly for your first one! You smoked the whole race....you were fading/hot on the run but wow you are fast! You will be so ready for Cranberry...already are with more bricks..watch out! Very tough AG...top 20% in first Int'l distance!
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| 2006-07-17 11:20 AM in reply to: #484447 |
Pro 3903 Andover | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon “I was really happy with my swim.” Hell, a 1:27 / 100y pace for a “guy who can’t swim???” Yeah, I’d be really happy too! NICE! “The bike was a four loop course on really flat roads. I promised myself I would go easy and never push the pace.” LOL! The guy goes easy and still cranks out damn near a 22.5 mph avg. I give up! Awesome race, Mark. Nice top-ten AG finish. And you didn’t even have to stop at the walk-in for a few bags on the way home.  Edited by CptnJackSparrow 2006-07-17 11:21 AM |
| 2006-07-17 11:30 AM in reply to: #484729 |
| Expert 842 | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon Just to be clear, the swim was certainly short...I still stink at swimming but at least I didn't drown  |
| 2006-07-17 2:12 PM in reply to: #484447 |
Extreme Veteran 402 CT | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon Awesome Awesome race. Congrat on great times across the board on the hottest day of the summer. |
| 2006-07-17 3:59 PM in reply to: #484447 |
Expert 795 Oak Ridge, | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon Great race Mark!!! You are no longer allowed to dis your swimming abilty. Shorter distance or not that's one hell of a swim. Clearly when it's race time you put up some great numbers. Going easy at 22+ mph. Can't wait to see what you do when you decide to not go easy. I'd take your run anyday. Will be fun to see you kick butt at Cranberry. |
| 2006-07-19 12:00 AM in reply to: #484447 |
Extreme Veteran 423 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon Great race! You smoked the course out there. I'll see you at Cranberry! |
| 2006-07-19 7:51 PM in reply to: #484447 |
Master 1946 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon Fat run..Faster Bike..Smokin Run..."adjusting to the distance"...and it was So HOT!... Wish I could have done this one- does sound like you got "exacly" what you wanted out of it..now just keep swimming.... Congrats on a nice race, Mark- See you at Cranberry! |
| 2006-07-20 6:32 AM in reply to: #484447 |
Expert 1160 Avon, CT | Subject: RE: Old Colony YMCA Triathlon I know I'm a little late here, but great race in tough conditions! |
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Overall Rank = 49/300
Age Group = 30-34
Age Group Rank = 9/49
Got up at 4:30 and left by five for the two hour drive
Did a quick run and then a little stretching. Jumped in the water and swam a little just to make sure the goggles were fine.